Opening Reception
The Valton Gallery 625 Barber Street, Suite 120, Athens, United StatesOutsider artist and painter Valton Murray’s collection of works featuring abstract botanicals, bright colors and surrealist landscapes will be on display. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.statethelabel.com
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Fabienne Lasserre’s sculpture/painting hybrids will be on display in the exhibition “Listeners.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPaul Hartman’s exhibition “A Lightmonkey Show” features a collection of photographs on display through March. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAsen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, will give a gallery talk about portraiture in the Martha Thompson Dinos Gallery. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Jewelry Show
The Pearl Girls 548 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, United StatesLocal metal artist Sylvia Dawe’s latest works will be on view. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.thepearlgirls.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artist Conversation
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Kei Ito and Binh Danh will discuss their work in conjunction with Ito’s current exhibition, “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAbraham Tesser will discuss their exhibition “Maquettes” featuring scale models in wood used as drafts for larger pieces. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWork by full-time and part-time Lamar Dodd faculty will be on view in the “Trust Fall: 2024 Faculty Exhibition.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
90 Carlton: Winter
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesFeaturing “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything” and a celebration of the new exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org/event
Valen-tiny Market
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal artists will have small works of art for sale. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
AADM Justice Center and Bookstore 3700 Atlanta Hwy. (Georgia Square Mall, 1st floor), Athens, GA, United StatesAADM’s regular monthly meeting will be followed by the unveiling of a Black LP record exhibit. 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AADMovementjusticecenter
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Orchid Madness Sip n’ Paint
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu
Collector Talk & Bake Off
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesIlka McConnell’s Pyrex collection will be on display with a casserole bake-off competition. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCamille Hayes’ solo exhibition “B Sides” will be on display. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAs part of Third Thursday, the 2024 Members’ Showcase featuring artists of all ages and affinities will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Gallery Walk
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesJason Thrasher’s photography exhibition “KASHI WASHI” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is focused on Jasmine Best and stitched painting. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Opening Reception
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States“The John Lewis Series” includes 17 paintings by Morgan County native Benny Andrews depicting the life of the late U.S. Congressman. 2 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Katie Ford will discuss her work in the exhibition “Soft Trap.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCamille Hayes’ solo exhibition “B Sides” will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Open Studio Coffee Meet & Greet
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet other artists, tour the studios and ask questions about studio membership. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Artist Talk
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Jason Thrasher will discuss his exhibition “Kashi Washi” with gallery hours open at ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery. 7 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAsen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, will give a gallery talk about portraiture in the Martha Thompson Dinos Gallery. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Hargrett’s newest exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs” with curator Dr. James Porter. First Fridays, 2 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/hargrett
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe colorful textile exhibition “Explosive Encounters: Where Paint Meets Thread” showcases 20 quilts made by Laura Leiden. 5–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Opening Reception
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes presents an art opening for works by SamG and Neil Hayden with live music to follow. 7 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist LeeAnn Peppers’ “Lip Series” exhibition will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GAThe exhibition “In Like a Lion” will feature local works by Gary Autry, Jamal Whitaker and more with snacks and G. Bronco spinning tunes. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
Art + Wellness Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesArt therapist Meg Abbot will lead in exploring art and creating something together. RSVP by email. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Artist Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Katie Ford’s work in the exhibition “Soft Trap” will be on view. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 49th Juried Exhibition will be on view featuring 160 works by 111 local artists. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/exhibits
Artful Conversation: Stefanie Jackson
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCallan Steinmann, curator of academic and public programs, will lead a discussion on Jackson’s “Bluest Eye.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Celebrating Women Artists and Their Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis pop-up exhibition is on view one night only, highlighting works by women artists in the museum’s permanent collection. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Artist Talk & Demonstration
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLaura Leiden will demonstrate her alcohol ink painting process and free motion stitching on her sewing machine. 2 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.org
Drawing in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis workshop is led by a teaching artist and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and space to spread out. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
A Night At The Athenaeum
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe sculpture exhibition “Fabienne Lasserre: Listeners” will be on view with a dance performance accompanied by live music, followed by refreshments, a brief talk and a private tour. 5–7:30 p.m. $350. athenaeum.uga.edu
Opening Reception
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesPhotographer Emily Jenkins Followill’s exhibition “Enhancing History: The Beauty of Land & Spaces in the South” will be on display with an artist talk. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artists Roundtable Discussion
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating artists from ATHICA’s “2024 Members’ Showcase” will discuss their works. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist and inclusive artificial intelligence advocate Stephanie Dinkins will discuss her use of emerging technologies and AI to examine their impact on communities of color. 5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu